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The Tudor Chest Podcast

Adam Pennington

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 100

The Tudor Chest Podcast is a brand new podcast series from the popular Instagram and blog - The Tudor Chest. Episodes will feature historian and author, Adam Pennington, creator of the Tudor Chest Platform, as well as guest appearances by notable historians and fellow authors. Episodes will be released weekly, with a focus not solely on Tudor history, but also the Plantagenets and current royal family news.

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The Imagery of Queen Elizabeth I

Episode 146

Thursday, July 16, 2026 • Duration 41:24

Few monarchs in English history have been as carefully constructed through art as Queen Elizabeth I. More than four centuries after her death in 1603, her image remains instantly recognisable: the elaborately embroidered gowns glittering with pearls and precious stones, the flame-red hair crowned with jewels, the unnaturally smooth white complexion, and the unwavering gaze that projects confidence, intelligence and absolute authority. These portraits have become so familiar that they often appear to present Elizabeth exactly as she looked. In reality, they reveal far less about the queen's physical appearance than they do about how she wished to be perceived, so how was she perceived?

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A Golden World, How the Americas Changed Renaissance England with Dr Lauren Working

Episode 145

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • Duration 01:00:34

Perhaps naively, or maybe through blissful ignorance, many take it for granted that English expansion into the Americas during the 16th century ensured that a great deal of English culture then influenced how the Americas developed, but what if this idea were flipped? When one digs deep, is there plenty of evidence to suggest that in fact, the Americas also changed England in return, from changes in import, to language, and a rise in foreign visits to the court of Elizabeth I, there is much more to this story than one would initially think, and so to discuss this very subject, I am pleased to welcome historian Dr Lauren Working onto the podcast for the first time, her recent book, A Golden World acts as the basis for our conversation, so settle in, to find out about how the Americas transformed the world of Elizabeth I and her court.

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Part 2 of History and Me, with me, Adam Pennington

Episode 144

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 35:29

Hello, it’s Adam here from the Tudor Chest. This weeks episode is going to be a bit different, as this week, prepare to get to know me a bit better as I discuss my life, my love of history and of course, some of my opinions......

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The Relationship between Mary and Elizabeth, the Tudor princesses, with Dr Peter Stiffell

Episode 143

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 59:35

Easily one of the most fascinating and complex relationships in Tudor history is that between the daughters of King Henry VIII, Mary and Elizabeth. Bound by blood yet divided by religion, politics, and circumstance, the two half-sisters navigated rivalry, suspicion, and survival in a turbulent age. To discuss their relationship with me, I am pleased to welcome back historian Dr Peter Stiffell, who will examine how their relationship evolved from childhood through to Mary's reign and Elizabeth's eventual accession to the throne. Together, we'll uncover the personal dynamics, political pressures, and historical consequences that shaped the lives of England's first two reigning queens.

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Regina, A New History of Women and Power with Professor Kate Williams

Episode 142

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Duration 01:25:24

Today, I'm delighted to be joined by one of Britain's most acclaimed historians, indeed I would say she’s my biggest guest yet, Professor Kate Williams. A bestselling author, broadcaster, and expert on royal history, Kate has spent years bringing the lives of monarchs to vivid life for readers and audiences alike. Her latest book, Regina, A New History of Women and Power takes us on a fascinating journey through the stories of history's female rulers—women who wielded power in worlds often designed to deny it to them. In this conversation, we'll discuss the lives of these remarkable queens, the myths and misconceptions that surround them, and what their stories can tell us about leadership, power, and the place of women in history.

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The Life of Queen Elizabeth Woodville with Dr Lacey Bonar-Hull

Episode 141

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • Duration 01:38:35

She was a queen, a political player, and one of the most controversial women of the Wars of the Roses. Admired by some and mistrusted by others, Elizabeth Woodville became a central figure in a royal dynasty marked by ambition, intrigue, and conflict. Her story touches on questions of power, family, survival, and the enduring mystery surrounding the Princes in the Tower. To help me untangle the myths from the historical reality, I'm joined by historian Dr Lacey Bonar-Hull, to shed new light on medieval queenship and the complex legacy of Elizabeth Woodville. Together, we'll examine the woman behind the legend and her lasting impact on English history.

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Princesses of the Early Middle Ages with Sharon Bennett-Connolly

Episode 140

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • Duration 01:05:29

From the chaos of the Norman Conquest to the power struggles of the Plantagenets, the princesses of medieval England lived lives shaped by politics, ambition, and survival. In this episode, I am pleased to welcome historian Sharon Bennett Connolly onto the podcast for the first time, as we explore the women born into royal households between 1066 and the reign of King John: daughters promised in marriage treaties, sisters caught in dynastic rivalries, and queens-in-waiting whose influence stretched across Europe.

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Anne Boleyn's Execution - The Facts and the Interpretations

Episode 139

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 • Duration 42:04

Anne Boleyn's final moments on the scaffold have been portrayed countless times, but do any of these depictions actually show the execution in an accurate light? Do any get it completely right, and which are way off the mark? Is the actress playing Anne wearing the clothing described in the contemporary sources, does the speech from the scaffold match what we know she said? Is the manner of death accurately portrayed? Well this week, I ask that very question, as I examine what actually happened on that momentous day, and then examine the many depictions of the most famous moment from Anne Boleyn's life, and ascertain whether any actually portray it as it happened on the faithful day, the 19th May 1536.

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Anne Boleyn's Chair with Sandra Vasoli

Episode 138

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • Duration 01:16:23

Tudor artefacts are sadly very rare, which is why new discoveries are always so exciting! Recently, a chair came to light which very likely belonged, or more accurately, was created for, Anne Boleyn. Historian Sandra Vasoli has been really involved in the discovery of this chair, working alongside Paul Fitzsimmons to piece together its story. Sandi joins me today to discuss what they have discovered, what the theories are around why this item was created, and fascinatingly, what it can tell us about the role Anne Boleyn played during her time serving at the French royal court.

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Holbein’s Unknown Woman, is it Anne Boleyn, with Karen L Davies and Professor Hassan Ugail

Episode 137

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 52:12

A sketch of a woman, erroneously identified as Amalia of Cleves, could, according to todays guests, actually be a contemporary sketch of Anne Boleyn, while another sketch, long believed to be Anne, may in fact be another Boleyn altogether. Historian Karen L Davies and Professor Hassan Ugail of Bradford University have co-authored a paper which applies technology to helping identify these sitters, so join them and I as we discuss the fascinating work they’ve been conducting, are we finally seeing the true face of Anne Boleyn?

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